8. Outdoor Research Mentor Pants

If you’re looking for pants that’ll take you to the nearest summit in winter’s deepest cold, get out your wallet. The GORE-TEX Pro fabric and waterproof zippers will smoothly shuck off the elements, while the internal gaiters and ankle guards take care of the lower legs. Bonus: The articulated knees and gusseted crotch let you move freely, whether you’re skiing, boarding or climbing.

Where to use them: Glacier National Park, Montana

The famous Grinnell Glacier has undergone epic shrinkage, but the area still offers hikers and campers vistas that are nothing if not gorgeous.